The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth, IL · Kenilworth SD 38 · Grades PK - 8
30th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
The Joseph Sears School ranking
SchoolRow ranks The Joseph Sears School 30th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
The Joseph Sears School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
The Joseph Sears School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 480 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 83.3% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 6.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 4.8% | ▲ 3.8 pts |
Homes near The Joseph Sears School
Typical home value $2.10M in zip 60043 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near The Joseph Sears School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Greeley Elem SchoolWinnetka SD 36 · 0.6 mi away23rd of 2,105
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 10Harper Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1 mi away102nd of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 10McKenzie Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.1 mi away9th of 2,105
ELA 92% · Math 90% - 10Central Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.2 mi away49th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 85% - 9Willard Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.6 mi away395th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 65% - 10Crow Island Elem SchoolWinnetka SD 36 · 1.6 mi away54th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 85% - 10Romona Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.8 mi away44th of 2,105
ELA 86% · Math 83% - 8Lincolnwood Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 2.1 mi away428th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is The Joseph Sears School in?
The Joseph Sears School is part of the Kenilworth SD 38 district in Kenilworth, Illinois.
Is The Joseph Sears School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The Joseph Sears School 30th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of The Joseph Sears School?
White 83%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 5%, Hispanic 5% (480 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The Joseph Sears School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60043 is $2.10M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.